List of forts in Karnataka

In Karnataka there are thousands of forts, in Kannada called as ಕೋಟೆ (kōṭe) and ದುರ್ಗ (durga).

History of Forts of Karnataka

The Forts in Karnataka belong to various dynasties, some of them are more than a thousand years old.

Famous Forts in Karnataka

List of Forts in Karnataka

Karnataka has a long history with forts. In 1294 A.D. the Raichur Fort, built during the reign of Kakatiyas of Warangal, played a major role in the history of Karnataka. The Krishna-Tungabhadra Doab region witnessed many battles fought to capture and control the fort, several battles involving Vijayanagar kings, Bahmanis and Adilshahis.

Bagalkot District

Belgaum District

Bellary District

Bengaluru Rural District

Bengaluru urban District

Bangalore Fort

Bidar District

Bidar Fort
Basavakalyana Fort
Bhalki Fort
Manyakheta Fort
Bhatambra Fort
Hankony Fort

Bijapur District

Bijapur Fort
talikote fort
Kotnal Fort
Halsangi Fort
Nagabinal Fort
Hiremural Fort
Honahalli Fort

Chikkaballapura District

Chikkamagaluru District

Ballala Raayana Durga Fort

Chitradurga District

Dakshina Kannada District

Jamalabad Fort

Davanagere District

Gadag District

Gulbarga District

Gulbarga Fort
Sedam Fort
Sonty Kullor Fort
Malkhed Fort
Ijeri Fort
Chinmalla Fort
Ferozabad Fort
Modhul Manina Fort
Chengta Fort
Korwar Fort
Martur Fort
Alor B Fort
Hollakonda Fort
shahbad Fort
Hovinhalli Fort
Halkartti Fort

Hassan District

Haveri District

Kodagu District

Madikeri Fort

Kolara District

Koppal District

Mandya District

Raichur District

Raichur Fort^[3] (also known as Giridurga)^[4]
Mudgal Fort^[5]
Malliabad Fort
Jaladurga
Kyadigera Fort
Hungunta Fort

Ramanagara District

Shivamogga District

Tumkuru District

Udupi District

Uttara Kannada District

Yadagiri District

Kolar District

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References

^ "Gulbarga fort to be restored". The Hindu. 9 January 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
^ "Measures initiated to Renovate Chitradurga fort". The Hindu. 3 June 2011. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
^ "Fort in Raichur to be made a tourist attraction, says DC". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
^ "A Rajyotsava gift for tourists visiting Raichur". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
^ "Mudgal's crumbling fortress". Retrieved 19 April 2013.

[1] "Gulbarga fort to be restored". The Hindu. 9 January 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2013.

[2] "Measures initiated to Renovate Chitradurga fort". The Hindu. 3 June 2011. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2013.

[3] "Fort in Raichur to be made a tourist attraction, says DC". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 April 2013.

[4] "A Rajyotsava gift for tourists visiting Raichur". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 April 2013.

[5] "Mudgal's crumbling fortress". Retrieved 19 April 2013.

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